Conference Session

Getting The Cash Out Of Cannabis: Understanding The Impacts of Proposed Cannabis Banking Legislation

Feb. 14, 2022 , 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Columbia 3 & 4, Terrace Level
  • Getting The Cash Out Of Cannabis: Understanding The Impacts of Proposed Cannabis Banking Legislation
    Columbia 3 & 4, Terrace Level
    February 14, 2022
    February 14, 2022, 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Event

    Getting The Cash Out Of Cannabis: Understanding The Impacts of Proposed Cannabis Banking Legislation

    To date, 18 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational usage of cannabis to some extent and 36 states have legalized medicinal usage in some form. Yet the industry remains largely cash-only, leading to many public safety concerns for counties in these states. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act being considered by Congress would provide access to vital banking services such as checking accounts and loans for cannabis-related legitimate businesses. Hear from Capitol Hill, industry and county experts on the potential impacts of the SAFE Banking Act for counties.

    To date, 18 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational usage of cannabis to some extent and 36 states have legalized medicinal usage in some form.
    2022-02-14
    Conference Session
    2022-02-23

To date, 18 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational usage of cannabis to some extent and 36 states have legalized medicinal usage in some form. Yet the industry remains largely cash-only, leading to many public safety concerns for counties in these states. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act being considered by Congress would provide access to vital banking services such as checking accounts and loans for cannabis-related legitimate businesses. Hear from Capitol Hill, industry and county experts on the potential impacts of the SAFE Banking Act for counties.

  • Conference

    2022 NACo Legislative Conference

    The NACo Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents.

    Getting The Cash Out Of Cannabis: Understanding The Impacts of Proposed Cannabis Banking Legislation is a part of 2022 NACo Legislative Conference.